Self-care is more vital than ever right now. As we all stay home in attempts to flatten the curve, our regular wellness routines might seem a little out of whack. At Caravan we know that to find balance during difficult times we must commit to daily practices involving the mind/body/spirit. In light of Coronavirus, we […]
Interested in how CARAVAN can better your company’s stress and employee satisfaction rates? First, let’s look at some information discussing the benefits of a corporate wellness program. A 2012 study was conducted at a Malaysian telecommunication company researching the effect of a corporate wellness program on employee satisfaction and stress rates. 125 employees were selected for this […]
Our minds are incredible entities capable of life-changing and health-reversing abilities. Sometimes though, this powerful vehicle can get overtaken by negative thoughts, leaving us susceptible to illness and a poorer quality of life. In order to quiet the whirlwind of negative thoughts, memories and societal expectations that can fill our minds, discover the healing and mind-clearing power of […]
According to research by Matthew A. Killingsworth a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health and Society scholar, and Harvard psychologist Daniel T. Gilbert we spend 46.7 percent of each day thinking about something other than what we’re doing. Being present has been shown to have tremendous impact on our mental health through years of scientific studies. […]
Visualization meditation is a technique used to envision future events and goals that you hope to achieve. This experience is used as a form of meditation because it allows the body and mind to focus on positivity while in a relaxed state. Many attribute visualization meditations to successful outcomes in life down the road and there […]
It seems like every day there is a new self-care trend claiming to have all the answers to happiness and longevity. This makes it hard to find truth in what we read because there’s so much new and emerging information coming out. BUT, we are here with the world’s longest study of adult life that began in 1938 […]
The practice of yoga began over 5,000 years ago, with origins from India. Although there are various styles of yoga its overall purpose is to combine physical postures, breathing techniques and meditation to create harmony between your mind, body and soul. This practice has an immense amount of physical benefits. A specific study looked at […]
“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes, your smile can be the source of your joy.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Did you know that this spiritual reflection on human nature by Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh is also proven by research? Heather C. Lunch (Texas A&M University), Nicholas A. Coles and Jeff […]
Researchers looked at three factors that they believe are linked to how well you are able to perform during a workout. Using this data, they were able to identify the best time frame to exercise in order to get the most of your workout. Their results were based on the circadian rhythm of your hormones, […]
When life throws you bad news the pessimist will take it as them at fault and them to blame. They assume bad news will ruin everything and act as if it will last forever. On the other hand, the optimist will take bad news and look for the good in the situation, make the most […]